Dayton’s individual football talent has never been deeper. Want to argue? Go ahead and try with these 10 guys…
Braxton Miller, Huber Heights Wayne, Sr., QB
Is one of the country’s premier QB prospects. He threw for over 1,000 yards and nine TDs as a junior and rushed for over 700 yards and 18 TDs. He verbaled to Ohio State.
Michael Bennett, Centerville, Sr., DL/OL
Was a starter at guard his sophomore season and tackle on both sides of the ball his junior season. Bennett had a long list of offers before verbaling to Ohio State.
Trey DePriest, Springfield, Sr., LB
Has been a varsity starter in football, basketball and baseball since his freshman year. Has also played OLB, RB and QB. DePriest picked Alabama over Ohio State, Florida and others on July 30.
Kaleb Ringer, Northmont, Jr., LB
A Top 5 prospect in Ohio for the Class of 2012. Has an offer from Cincinnati. Was a “sophomore” All-American last year.
Antwan Gilbert, Trotwood-Madison, Sr. RB
The state’s No. 1 ranked RB prospect by Ohio High/ScoutingOhio rushed for 2,300 yards and 30 TDs last season. He has offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, Louisville, North Carolina, Pitt and WVU.
A.J. Jordan, Trotwood-Madison, Sr. WR
Ranked the No. 4 WR prospect in the state by Ohio High. Has 20 offers including Michigan, Northwestern, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Roger Williamson, Dayton Dunbar, Sr., WR
Two-way standout intercepted seven passes last year and returned two for TDs. He also had six TD receptions and scored on a kickoff return. Ranked the No. 1 WR prospect in Ohio by Ohio High. Has over 25 offers, including Wisconsin, Michigan State and Vanderbilt.
Michael Simpson, Chaminade Julienne, Jr. QB
Highly-touted QB returns after throwing for 1,588 yards and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore.
Taylor Decker, Vandalia-Butler, Jr. OL
The 6-8 junior is considered one of Ohio’s Top 10 recruits for the Class of 2012. Was All-GWOC last season.
Kyle Rose, Centerville, Sr., DE
Headed to West Virginia after mulling offers from 11 schools, including Cincinnati, Indiana and Kansas. Was runner-up at the D-I state wrestling meet last year at 215 pounds.
